With the route announced for the upcoming Cedar Rapids Marathon , what better way to get some training miles in than to scope out the first ten miles  of the half and full marathons. This loop links together bike and runner friendly streets and trails, and shows off some of the newer trail miles in Cedar Rapids, featuring the Edgewood Trail as well as the just-redone last year Cedar Lake Trail.  From Plaza Park downtown, make your way toward Ellis Blvd along First Street and

Looking for a great gravel route in Cedar Rapids? Need a fat bike–friendly option for winter riding? This flexible 16-mile loop has it all — gravel, optional MTB singletrack, winter fat biking, and even a stop by a petting zoo. The route begins in NewBo, starting with a short road spin from 12th St & Otis Road to Prairie Park. From there, you’ll roll through the park and onto the scenic Sac & Fox Trail. Stick to the main trail for a smooth gravel cruise, or branch off onto li

Cedar Rapids YMCA President and CEO, Bob Carlson, lives on the new section of the Grant Wood Trail. He and his wife, Robin worked with Linn County Conservation to provide an easement to make the trail happen. They report that “Construction staff, the architects, and the construction team were absolutely the best. They were kind, courteous and easy to work with.”  The family and their dog Josie use the trail almost daily. “It is nice to be able to hop on the trail in front of

Tiff Cremer and Matt Knight recently moved to the Midwest and selected Cedar Rapids primarily because of TRAILS! Tiff and Matt on the Sac...